Former Employee Alleges Fort Lauderdale Outlet Store Violated FLSA

April 10, 2018

A former employee is suing a Broward County outlet store, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The man filed a complaint on March 26 in Broward Circuit Court against Floor and Decor Outlets of America Inc. for failing to pay employees for all hours worked.

The complaint states that the man worked as a specialty retailer for Floor and Decor Outlets from July 10, 2015, to October 6, 2017, averaging 45 hours per week. He claims he lost income because his employer did not pay him the required overtime rate for hours worked over 40 per week, as mandated by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The man alleges that the company ignored FLSA provisions and failed to pay him for all hours worked.

What is The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that offers crucial protections for employees. It sets a national minimum wage and requires employers to pay 1.5 times the regular rate for overtime work over 40 hours per week.

The FLSA was established to ensure that workers at the bottom end of the pay scale still receive a fair wage. The minimum wage in Florida for 2018 is $8.25 an hour. 

If you believe that your employer has violated your FLSA rights, you have two years to file for back pay. If the violation is willful, the limit extends to three years. Seek legal help from our Fort Lauderdale Unpaid Wage & Overtime Lawyers at Whittel & Melton.

Call us now at 561-367-8777 or contact us online for a free consultation.